OEM Distributor Newsletter 2025 Q3 | ABB Electrification Business

Control What Matters

In today’s world, having control over our energy sources is more important than ever, and this newsletter will focus on renewables and microgrids, which are rapidly expanding segments. Think of a microgrid as a small power system that can generate and manage electricity right where it’s needed—whether it’s a school, a neighborhood, or a hospital.

At ABB, we’re investing to help our OEM customers make the most of these renewable and microgrid opportunities. Our robust and reliable components make it easy to tap into renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Plus, they help ensure everything runs smoothly, even if the main power grid goes down.

With ABB’s innovative tech, you can help your OEM customers create renewable solutions that help their clients take charge of their energy use, cut costs, and go green.

Learn more about ABB renewable energy solutions today!

Electrical Distributors and the Transition to Renewable Energy!

As renewable energy adoption accelerates—especially in solar—OEM electrical distributors are playing a central role, connecting manufacturers with OEMS to facilitate the deployment of clean energy systems.

Market Trends Shaping OEM Opportunities
Deloitte’s 2025 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook highlights rapid growth across solar, battery storage, industrial electrification, AI-driven data centers, and decentralized energy systems—creating strong opportunities for OEMs.

Additionally, scaling utility-scale solar to higher voltages is gaining traction, with 2000 VDC solar systems now viable. These systems offer greater capacity, lower energy loss, and reduced costs—making them ideal for industrial and utility-scale applications. This shift is reshaping the energy landscape and unlocking new value-added opportunities for OEMs.

Your Role in the Renewable Ecosystem
As an OEM distributor, your value goes far beyond logistics. You are strategic partners that provide:

•	Component Supply: You provide essential electrical components like disconnect switches, to solar panels, inverters, wiring, and energy storage systems—ensuring quality, compliance, and availability.
•	Technical Expertise: You help OEMs navigate evolving standards and technologies, offering guidance on system design and smart grid integration.
•	Grid Modernization Support: You supply components for microgrids, DERs, and advanced metering infrastructure, helping customers adapt to a decentralized energy future.
•	Scalable Logistics: You manage inventory and delivery for renewable projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability across installations.

How ABB Supports OEM Distributors
ABB is committed to helping electrical OEM distributors succeed by providing UL-certified components like 2000VDC OTDC switch-disconnectors, SPDs, and fuse holders for safe, compliant solar installations. ABB also offers technical collaboration on system design, leveraging deep expertise in solar, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. With robust manufacturing and logistics, ABB ensures reliable, on-time delivery of component solutions.

Powering Resilient Microgrids

OEM solutions for power conversion, communication, and control

Microgrid systems are inherently complex, and ABB can help simplify deployment with reliable electrical products. We provide a range of components, for inverters and converters, along with control and protection systems that enable efficient energy conversion. Our advanced features and communication capabilities help enhance the performance of your customers' microgrid solutions. Designed for utility, commercial, and residential applications, ABB solutions offer robust system protection, energy efficiency, and advanced monitoring. This empowers OEMs to build resilient and future-ready microgrids.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Giant legacy of electrical safety

ABB offers the most extensive and distinctive range of DIN rail Miniature Circuit Breakers, with interrupting ratings of up to 50kA. Protect your operations from overcurrents with ultra-fast interruption—just 10 milliseconds, which is ten times quicker than the blink of an eye—thanks to ABB MCBs' advanced current-limiting technology.

ABB Rotary Disconnect Switches

Safety, Reliability, and Performance – Built In

Rotary Disconnect Switches optimize performance with a knife contact design and a compact footprint. Flexible mounting options and harmonized accessories simplify installation, keeping operations safe, efficient, and reliable.

SACE® Tmax® XT Molded case circuit breakers

Built to deliver safety, reliability and quality

ABB's SACE® Tmax® XT molded case circuit breaker range helps ensure extreme performance and protection features up to 1200 amps. With higher interrupt ratings and advanced trip unit options, these breakers are designed to maximize ease of use, integration and connectivity.

Driving Electrification Forward with ABB and NASCAR®

Collaborating to transform the Future of Electrification

Just over a year ago, ABB proudly launched its Electrification Innovation Partnership with NASCAR®, marking a bold step toward a more sustainable future in motorsports. Since then, the ABB NASCAR electric vehicle (EV) prototype has hit the road, making high-profile appearances in Chicago for the Street Race and on the West Coast in San Francisco and Sonoma, California.

Watch the video to learn more about the ABB NASCAR Electrification Partnership and how we're driving change—on and off the track.


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